Audiovox XMCommander XM RVR FM 001C User Manual

User Manual  
XM-RVR-FM-001C  
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Warning: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual.  
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to your XMCommander or to your vehicle.  
Welcome  
Thank you for purchasing an XMCommander Satellite Radio FM Modulator and Receiver System. Your  
XMCommander gives you access to over 80 XM Satellite Radio channels of music, news, and information.*  
Your XMCommander must be used with the enclosed connecting devices to ensure maximum performance  
and safety. Professional installation is highly recommended.  
*XM subscription required for reception. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.  
About XM  
Contents  
One big idea can change everything. And XM  
Section 1  
Satellite Radio is one big idea: Radio to the Power  
of X The number one Satellite Radio Service  
Getting Started: Activating XMCommander . . . . . 2  
Section 2  
XMCommander  
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Section 3  
Basic Operations  
in the universe gives you the power to choose  
what you want to hear on – talk, sports, and  
entertainment. That’s 80 basic channels in all, for a  
low monthly subscription. Additional devices may  
qualify for a reduced subscription fee through the  
XM Family Plan.  
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Turning XMCommander On and Off . . . . . . . .  
Basic Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Select a Channel by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Save and Recall Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Exploring the radio dial was never like this. Find the  
spirit and the passion that made radio fun, now reborn  
in all-digital sound without endless commercial  
interruptions. Get to know the richness and range of  
80 channels of continuous programming. XM is a  
sonic frontier where you’ll discover a new kind of radio.  
Menu Commands and Settings  
FM Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
TuneSelectTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Direct Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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About XMCommander  
XMCommander allows you to receive and play  
XM’s 80 digital channels over your existing vehicle  
audio system. Integrated seamlessly into your  
existing vehicle sound system**, the XMCommander  
provides endless hours of rich radio entertainment—  
Radio to the Power of X® !  
Section 4  
Special Features  
TuneSelectTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Section 5  
Reference  
Taking Care of Your XMCommander . . . . . . . .  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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**Professional installation is highly recommended.  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Important: The serial number for this device is located on  
the top of the receiver unit. For your own security and  
convenience, be sure to record this number on the  
enclosed warranty card.  
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Getting Started: Activating XMCommander  
To quickly begin enjoying XM Satellite Radio, follow these simple steps:  
1. Set up your XMCommander using the instructions in the installation guide or with the help of a professional  
installer.  
2. Press the power button to turn the XMCommander on and verify that it is playing Channel 1, the XM  
Preview Channel.  
3. Select Channel 0. The receiver’s eight-character XM Satellite Radio ID number will appear on the display.  
Write the number here:  
Note: Carefully check your XM Radio ID. The letters I, O, S, and F are not used.  
4. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, make sure you have a major credit card and your  
by calling 1-877-GET-XMSR. Reduced fees apply for online activation.  
Note: You will need to keep your XMCommander on for at least one hour after requesting activation to receive the full channel line-up.  
Caution: Failure to properly follow all installation  
instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your  
XMCommander or to your vehicle.  
Warning: When using this product it is always important to keep  
your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Not doing  
so could result in injury to you or to others or in property damage.  
Technical Information  
Dimensions  
Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 in W x 1.75 in x H .83 in D (115 mm x 45 mm x 21 mm)  
Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 in W x 4.3 in x H 1.25 in D (95 mm x 109 mm x 32 mm)  
Weight  
Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 oz (75 g)  
Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.8 oz (335 g)  
Inputs/Outputs  
Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RF SMB Connector  
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P13 connector, 12V DC, 500 mA maximum  
Audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 mm diameter ministereo jack  
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XMCommander  
Controls  
Figure 1. XMCommander  
Control keys  
Power button  
Enter button  
Tuning wheel  
Number keys  
The XMCommander unit has a power button, two control buttons, tuning wheel, enter button and 10 number keys.  
Turns the XMCommander on or off.  
The display/menu button toggles between three display options:  
1. Channel name, channel number, and artist name  
2. Channel name, channel number, and song name  
3. Artist name and song title  
Switches between DIRECT entry, Preset A, Preset B and Preset C.  
Use the tuning wheel to scroll through and select a channel or a menu option. Pressing the center of the  
tuning wheel acts as an enter function and selects channels or menu options.  
Number keys are used to select a channel directly (when in DIRECT entry mode) by entering its number.  
Select presets (when in Preset A, Preset B, or Preset C mode) by entering the number of the preset.  
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XMCommander  
Remote Control  
Figure 2. XMCommander Remote Control.  
Turns the XMCommander on or off.  
Highlights different channel/menu options on the screen.  
The enter button is used in selecting channels and menu options.  
TM  
Press and hold to activate TuneSelect feature.  
Locates channels by various scanning methods.  
Switches between DIRECT entry, Preset A, Preset B and Preset C.  
Reverts to channel played prior to current selection.  
Number keys are used to select a channel directly (when in DIRECT  
entry mode) by entering its number. Select presets (when in Preset A,  
Preset B or Preset C mode) by entering the number of the preset.  
The display/menu button toggles between three display options:  
1. Channel name, channel number, and artist name  
2. Channel name, channel number, and song name  
3. Artist name and song title  
Memory saves artist name and song title for the currently playing  
song which can later be recalled. Press and hold memory key to  
recall information.  
Enters category search and scrolls through available categories.  
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Basic Operations  
Turning XMCommander On and Off  
Tune to a channel using Tuning Wheel  
Tune up and down the channel list by turning the  
Press  
to power the unit on or off. When first  
turned on, the receiver will automatically tune in to  
the last channel listened to and recall the previous  
settings.  
tuning wheel  
.
Turn the tuning wheel  
one increment or  
decrement to progress through a list of channels.  
Continue to turn the wheel to scroll through the list  
and display a new channel with each increment. To  
Basic Channel Selection  
Select a channel by number  
1. Verify that XMCommander is in DIRECT entry  
mode. DIRECT should appear in the upper right  
corner of the display. If A, B or C appears, press  
until the display says DIRECT.  
select a channel, press  
.
Select a channel by remote control  
When in DIRECT entry mode the up/down arrow  
buttons  
to move up or down the channel list one channel at  
a time. When in PRESET mode they can be used to  
move up or down the preset channels in the  
current bank. Each new channel will be displayed  
for your preview without leaving your current  
selection.  
on the remote control can be used  
2. Enter channel number using the number keys.  
Select using presets  
Your XMCommander can store up to 30 preset  
channels. They are organized into three different  
groups, or memory banks (Preset A, Preset B and  
Preset C), each with 10 channels corresponding to the  
10 number keys.  
1. To display a new channel using the up/down  
arrow buttons, press  
2. To select a channel, press  
selected within 6 seconds, the unit reverts to the  
current selection.  
3. For a fast tuning through the channel listing,  
buttons.  
. If a channel is not  
Select channel presets  
Press  
until an A, B, or C appears in the  
upper right corner of the display. Press the number  
key corresponding to the desired preset.  
Setting channel presets  
hold down the  
buttons continuously.  
1. Tune in the channel you want to register as a  
preset.  
2. Select either Preset A, Preset B or Preset C by  
pressing  
until an A, B, or C appears in the  
upper right corner of the display.  
3. Press and hold the number key corresponding  
to the preset you would like to set. The channel  
name and number will highlight and the audio  
will mute for 2 seconds to indicate that the  
preset is registered.  
Caution: Set the volume control at a comfortable sound  
level—one that can be heard clearly without distortion.  
The Electronics Industry Association’s Consumer Electronics  
Group suggest that you avoid prolonged exposure to  
excessive noise to reduce the risk of hearing damage or loss.  
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Basic Operations  
Menu Commands and Settings  
Select Channel by Category (remote control)  
Press and hold  
enters the menu section of  
XMCommander. Here, you can change each of the  
following options using the tuning wheel or  
On the remote control, press either of the category  
on  
keys  
to enter category search.  
remote and pressing to select the highlighted option.  
Following are the settings that can be changed:  
1. Continue pressing one of the category keys  
until a category you are interested in appears.  
2. Use the  
the given category.  
3. Press to select a channel.  
4. If you do not select a channel, category search will  
time out after several seconds.  
buttons to display a channel within  
FM Frequency  
In “FM Frequency” mode, the current frequency  
and five additional frequencies are displayed. To  
select another frequency, rotate tuning wheel  
or press up or down  
on the remote to  
highlight the desired frequency.  
Save and Recall Functions  
Press  
. “Set” and the new frequency number  
You can save the artist name, song title, channel name  
and channel number on the current channel for future  
reference.  
are displayed for 2 seconds.  
Output Level  
1. Press  
to save the information for the current  
Use this to adjust the XMCommander audio-level  
output if it is too high, causing distortion, or too low  
for your car. Most users will NOT need to change this  
level from the factory setting. This is not a volume  
control. You should set the volume using the audio  
system connected to your XMCommander.  
song. Up to 15 different items can be saved at once,  
after which any new information that is saved will  
replace the oldest information in memory.  
2. To recall saved information, press and hold  
2 seconds. “Memory 1” is displayed on the first  
line. The channel name and number appear on  
the second line. Next, the artist name and song  
title are displayed. To advance through your list  
for  
Contrast  
This control allows you to adjust the contrast of your  
display.  
of favorites press  
on the remote control.  
TM  
Display Options  
The DISP/MENU  
TuneSelect  
See pg 8.  
button toggles between  
three display options:  
Direct Tune  
1. Channel name, channel number, and artist name  
2. Channel name, channel number, and song name  
3. Artist name and song title  
This feature changes the functionality of the tuning  
wheel so that it automatically selects a channel each  
time it is rolled, without having to press tuning wheel  
in. Note: XMCommander does not have a  
preview mode when this feature is active.  
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Jump  
Special Features  
Pressing  
on the remote causes the radio to  
TuneSelect™ — New Feature!  
revert to the last channel selected immediately  
prior to the current selection. A second press of  
returns you to the original channel played  
prior to initiating the jump process. With this  
feature, you can cycle back and forth between  
two channels.  
TuneSelect is a new XM feature which allows you  
to “tag” up to 15 songs you like and have your XM  
Radio alert you when any of those songs is playing  
on a different channel.  
Activating TuneSelect  
To activate TuneSelect, press and hold the ENTER  
button at anytime during the playing of a  
particular song. When TuneSelect is activated, you  
will hear a beep and Song Selected will be  
displayed on the screen for 2 seconds and then the  
unit will revert to the previous screen information.  
When one of your designated songs begins playing  
on any other channel, your unit will beep and  
SONG FOUND and the channel number and song  
name will display on the screen. To go to that  
Scan  
You can scan through channels in one of the  
following ways:  
Scan presets  
When in the PRESET mode (in preset bank A, B or  
C), pressing  
channels in the active bank only. The unit scans  
channels beginning with the next preset higher in  
number than the current preset.  
scrolls you through the preset  
song, simply press the ENTER  
button. If no  
Scan Category  
action is taken within 8 seconds, your unit will  
revert to the previous screen information of the  
currently selected channel and TuneSelect will be  
de-activated for that song only until the unit is  
powered off and powered on for the next listening  
session.  
When in the CATEGORY SEARCH mode, pressing  
scrolls you through the channels in the  
current category only, beginning with the next  
higher channel than the current channel.  
Scan All  
When in DIRECT mode, pressing  
scrolls you  
through all channels, beginning with the next  
higher channel than the current preset.  
Managing TuneSelect Songs  
To erase some or all of the songs identified in  
memory with TuneSelect, press the DISP/MENU  
button and using the tuning wheel, scroll to  
Each channel scanned will play audio for 5 seconds  
after which the radio tunes to the next channel in  
the scanning order. To lock onto a particular  
the TuneSelect option. Press ENTER  
to select.  
You will have the option to erase all songs or only  
selected songs. TuneSelect can accommodate up  
to 15 selections. Once 15 songs are selected,  
adding new songs will automatically replace the  
oldest song in the list.  
channel, press  
or  
within 5 seconds.  
Locking onto a channel automatically exits you  
from the scan mode. You can also exit the scan  
mode without making a selection by pressing any  
of the following  
,
or  
.
XMCommander returns to the mode in which it  
operated prior to entering scan mode.  
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Reference  
Taking Care of Your XMCommander  
(Failure to follow these instructions may result in  
personal injury or damage to your XMCommander  
or to your vehicle.)  
• Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of  
your XMCommander and any peripherals.  
• Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning  
solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.  
• Do not allow liquids to spill on the unit.  
• Do not use sprays near your XMCommander.  
• It is best to keep XMCommander out of direct  
sunlight or other sources of extreme heat.  
• Avoid placing XMCommander in a setting where air  
cannot circulate around the unit.  
OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS  
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE  
AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY  
AEXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR  
THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express  
warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,  
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN  
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY  
HERE UNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF  
48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO  
CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSE-  
QUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS  
OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to  
assume for the Company any liability other than expressed  
herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states  
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts  
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Warranty  
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the  
Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of  
this product that should this productor any part thereof,  
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective  
in material or workmanship within 12 months from the  
date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired  
or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the  
Company's option) without charge for parts and repair  
labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms  
of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with  
proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),  
specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an  
approved warranty station or the Company at the  
address shown below. This Warranty does not extend  
to the elimination of externally generated static or  
noise, to costs incurred for installation, removal or  
reinstallation of the product, damage to speakers,  
accessories, or vehicle and home electrical systems,  
malfunction of satellite transmissions, repeater signal or  
receiver unit. This Warranty does not apply to any  
product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the  
Company, has suffered or been damaged through  
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse,  
neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the  
factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT  
U.S.A.: AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION,  
150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788  
1-800-645-4994  
CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF  
WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA  
128-7351  
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Troubleshooting  
Your XMCommander is designed and built to provide you with trouble-free performance without the need  
for service. If it does not appear to be functioning correctly, please make sure all connectors are properly  
attached and follow these troubleshooting steps:  
You should:  
If you see this on the display:  
The message should disappear as soon as you move out of an  
obstructed area such as an indoor garage. If the problem  
persists, make sure your antenna is mounted outside and on top  
of your car with a clear view of the sky.  
NO SIGNAL  
Cause: The XM signal is being blocked.  
Make sure antenna is correctly attached to the receiver and that  
antenna cable is undamaged and free from kinks. Turn the  
XMCommander off and back on to reset this message.  
ANTENNA  
Cause: Antenna connector may not be  
securely seated. Cable may be damaged.  
Tune to another channel.  
OFF AIR  
Cause: The channel selected is not  
currently broadcasting.  
You should:  
If this happens:  
Contact XM as described in “Getting Started: Activating  
XMCommander” on page 2.  
You do not receive all XM channels. Cause:  
Your XMCommander is not activated.  
Reduce audio output level as described under “Menu Commands  
and Settings: Set Level” on page 7.  
The audio sounds distorted  
The audio level is too low  
Increase  
audio output level as described in “Menu Commands  
and Settings: Set Level” on page 7.  
Verify that you are authorized to receive that channel as part of  
your subscription with XM and that you have not asked XM to  
block that channel on your XMCommander unit.  
You cannot tune in to a  
channel  
Nothing is wrong with your receiver. This is normal on many talk  
and news channels where there is no song playing. Also, this  
information may not be available for some music channels.  
No song title or artist name  
displays  
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©2003 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.  
The XM name, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.  

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